Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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ecoming a teacher is a valued profession in our society. A group of people who are fueled by nurturing children that don't biologically belong to them. Teachers are the first people we trust outside of our family. Some students even interact with their teachers more than their parents. Eula Grooms is a part of this elite group. She picked up her first job at twelve at a catering company. Through high school Eula stayed busy. Shop classes, working, and her studies took the majority of her time.... Full story
The utterance of two words can make the difference in a person’s day…..”Thank You”. I always say Thank You. It’s a way of showing gratitude. For example, when I’m going through the serving line at church or at a buffet, I always say think you. That person with that spoon in their hand has given up their time with their family and put off eating to serve you. So why not say Thank You. When my son played Coach Pitch baseball, his coach, Judge Marrow, would give each kid a piece of bubble gum... Full story
On April 15, the National Council of Jewish Women-Michigan held an open public discussion addressing the crisis of gun violence in the nation. The event was held at the Farmington Community Library. The featured speakers included father and activist Jeffrey Kasky, whose two sons survived the Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, Florida last year. Also speaking was Linda Brundage, Executive Director of the Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence (MCPGV) and State Representative Robert... Full story
On Sunday, April 28 at approximately 6:40am, Senior United States Court of Appeals Judge Damon J. Keith, one of America's most towering legal figures, passed away at home in Detroit, surrounded by his family. He was 96 years old. Judge Keith was one of the most influential Federal jurists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The grandson of slaves, his rulings in over 52 years on the bench had a profound impact on American life. His decisions ranged from prohibiting the Nixon Administration from... Full story
Over 100 boats came to the City of Ecorse for the Annual Wall of Fire Walleye Fishing Tournaments. People came from as far away as Missouri and throughout the Downriver communities. Firefighters from River Rouge and Ecorse were on hand to help make sure everyone in attendance had a good time. Coordinator - Mark Wilson- said, 'It takes the entire community and businesses to make it a success. Many of the teams come back each year.'... Full story
